Meet Craig..
Who is Craig Pickering?
Craig Pickering is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist whose career spans more than four decades across multiple industries. From pioneering early internet ventures to building large-scale real estate projects, launching global health and wellness brands, and advancing blockchain innovation, Craig has consistently demonstrated a rare ability to identify emerging trends and transform them into thriving enterprises.
Throughout his career, the companies Craig has founded and led have collectively achieved a combined market capitalization of approximately $2.5 billion, with annual revenues reaching into the hundreds of millions. His success is defined not only by financial achievement but also by a commitment to innovation, strategic foresight, and the cultivation of strong teams.
Early Entrepreneurial Vision
In 1996, Craig recognized the transformative potential of the internet at a time when it was still an emerging technology. He co-founded an internet technology company and served as Chairman and CEO from inception through its acquisition by the largest telecommunications company in the United States. Under his leadership, the company became a market leader, and the transaction ultimately closed at a valuation adjusted for inflation of approximately $1.4 billion on a fully diluted basis.
Cryptocurrency & Mining (2017–Present)
With a forward-looking approach similar to his early embrace of the internet, Craig entered the cryptocurrency sector in mid-2017 when Bitcoin was valued at approximately $1,500. He developed significant electrical infrastructure to support tens of thousands of mining units, creating what became the second-largest Bitcoin mining operation in North America at that time.
Personal Life
Craig is a graduate of Springville High School (Class of 1977) and served a two-year church mission from 1977 to 1979. He has been married for 44 years, is the proud father of five children, and has 23 grandchildren. Known for his dedication to family and community.
Craig approaches both life and business with integrity, vision, and a passion for creating lasting impact.
Cirrus Networks & Gnodi Blockchain
Today, Craig is channeling his expertise toward blockchain technology, which he views as having a transformative potential equal to that of the internet in the 1990s. As co-founder of Cirrus Networks and founding member of Gnodi Blockchain, he is at the forefront of developing innovative blockchain-based solutions with the capacity to disrupt and elevate industries worldwide.